6 Finished projects and some major progress

Well for a complete change from the usual 'sewing' post I have some other projects to show you.  But first an explanation.

This November, I am attending Emerald State School Craft Fair as an exhibitor with my friend Bindi of Bindi Taneal Photography.  I realised with a bit of a shock that it is approximately 8 weeks until the fair and I need to get my self (and my stock) organised.

I stumbled across these blackboards on clearance at our local Mitre 10 and by brain sprung into action.

 

I got to work with the paintbrushes

 

 and I put Mum to work with the fabric, sewing machine and glue (Mum & Dad were visiting for a week - they worked hard)

and this is what we ended up with.

Gorgeous Country Image Blackboards with fabric covered magnets and fabric chalk pouches.  All photographs used on the blackboards were taken by  Bindi Taneal Photography

Six different designs in.  I love them. Very country, very me and hopefully very liked by the buyers at the fair.

Stripes and Bars - a Care Quilt

Well another care quilt is complete and I have to say this one challenged me.  I am NOT a pink person and definitely NOT a pale pink person so sewing this was quite hard. 

I hope if finds a home with someone who loves it as the designs in the fabrics are lovely.

 

And a close up of the quilting (done on my frame) and the cute pink heart material.

  Just a few more to do now.

Miniature Sewing Machines

This post is for my blogging friend Vikki of Sew Useful Designs 

Vikki, these are my CASIGE miniature sewing machines.  They vary in size but the largest is about 22cm wide.

 These photos were taken while the machines were on display at our Quilt show last year.

 

It all started with this machine about 6 years ago in Longreach.  A travelling dealer came through town and amongst the array of products was this little beauty.    I had only ever seen singer miniatures before but this one took my eye as I owned a Pinnock that is the same shade of electric blue.

Then after that, I did some research and realised that there are quite a few miniature sewing machine manufacturers and if I didn't choose a path, we would go broke collecting.  So CASIGE became our collection of choice.  (2 reasons, the first was a CASIGE, secondly singer were way too expensive)

The thing that has most fascinated us is the amazing decals on the sides of the machines. 
This machine is one of the tiny ones being only about 11cm wide.

 Vibrant poppies adorn this machine

 My husband loves the colours in this one.

This little one is my favourite because it has sewing notions on it.  It is about 18cm wide.

These little machines are so cute.  We are always on the look out for more little friends for the collection although I must admit our search has slowed somewhat as they are increasing in price.

Thanks for having a look.

A mamacjt creation is living in my house

I am the fortunate owner of a creation by the very talented mamacjt.

Carol is a talented patchworker/ quilter/ artist and amazingly creative woman.

Carol has been designing a series of "Ladies"  this is #10 in the series.

Do you recognise her?

She has brown eyes, collects miniature sewing machines & birdhouses LOVES Christmas and patchwork.

Look at the detail Carol has stitched into her eyes. They  look so real.

 And the cute lips and little sewing machine earring

Still no idea?

Maybe this will help

 Yes, it is Carol's interpretation of ME.  I am the owner of a mamacjt "Lady" named "DEBRA".

This photo was taken as I opened the box.  I was so excited waiting for it to arrive.  It is so clever and really does represent me.  Now we just need to work out where to put it, my hubby was having enough issues with one of me to deal with.

Thanks Carol.  "Debra" is great. You are very talented.  Go on over to Carol's blog and check out her other ladies.

Another Black & White Plus 1

You may recall I blogged previously about the Roma Patchwork & Crafters 

  Black & White plus 1 challenge

Well I am very pleased to say that on the weekend I finished a second item for the challenge. 

No prizes for guessing the "plus 1" in this item.

Not so easy to guess what it is though. 

Sorry, you won't find out until the end of November/early December.  Challenge rules.

I am enjoying this challenge.